Abstract
Methods Thirty-six subjects were recruited and randomised in a double-blind (patient-blind and observer-blind) controlled trial to receive acupuncture either at general acupuncture points only or at both general acupuncture points and ah shi points 12 times over 6 weeks. The subjects were evaluated using the following outcome measurements: an inflammatory lesion count; a quality-of-life scale (Skindex29); and a subjective symptom score.
Highlights
Ah shi point acupuncture involves inserting needles at painful or pathological sites
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of ah shi point and general acupuncture point treatment of acne vulgaris
After 12 treatment sessions, there was a significant reduction in the inflammatory acne lesion counts, the Skindex-29 scores and the subjective symptom scores from baseline in both groups, but no significant difference between groups
Summary
Ah shi point acupuncture involves inserting needles at painful or pathological sites. Efficacy of ah shi point acupuncture on acne vulgaris From International Research Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health 2012 Portland, Oregon, USA.
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